How much does an import export manager make?

The average import export manager salary in the United States is $70,807. Import export manager salaries typically range between $51,000 and $96,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for import export managers is $34.04 per hour. Import export manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Import export managers earn the highest average salary in Nevada.

Import export manager salary

Q: What state pays Import Export Managers the most?

Nevada pays Import Export Managers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $86,812 per year, or $41.74 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an import export manager?

You know if you are being paid fairly as an import export manager if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New York you should be paid close to $85,217 per year.

Average import export manager salary

$70,807

$34.04 hourly rate

Entry-level import export manager salary

$51,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Import Export Manager Salaries

As of October 2025, the average salary for an Import Export Manager stands at $70,807 per year, or $34 per hour. This role is crucial in facilitating international trade and ensuring compliance with regulations. Salaries vary significantly based on factors such as location, experience, and the specific industry.

Salary Variations by State

Import Export Managers in states like California and Texas often earn above the national average due to the high demand for international trade professionals. In contrast, states with fewer export activities may offer lower salaries.

Top Industries for Import Export Managers

Industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and consulting typically pay higher salaries for Import Export Managers. Gaining experience in these sectors can enhance earning potential and career advancement opportunities.

Conclusion

For those considering a career in this field, understanding salary trends and industry demands is essential. Use this information to navigate your career path effectively and position yourself for success in import-export management.

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Average import export manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for import export managers are Nevada, New York, and Alaska. The lowest average import export manager salary states are Mississippi, Tennessee, and Minnesota.

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Highest paying states for import export managers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	New York	$85,217	$40.97
2	Pennsylvania	$80,064	$38.49
3	Alaska	$81,298	$39.09
4	Nevada	$86,812	$41.74
5	Connecticut	$80,807	$38.85
6	New Jersey	$81,026	$38.95
7	West Virginia	$78,866	$37.92
8	Michigan	$75,729	$36.41
9	Wisconsin	$75,754	$36.42
10	Iowa	$80,410	$38.66
11	North Carolina	$77,582	$37.30
12	Rhode Island	$77,209	$37.12
13	New Hampshire	$77,918	$37.46
14	Massachusetts	$77,499	$37.26
15	Missouri	$72,964	$35.08
16	District of Columbia	$75,993	$36.54
17	Vermont	$76,425	$36.74
18	Indiana	$71,952	$34.59
19	Utah	$73,014	$35.10
20	Arizona	$72,880	$35.04
21	Maryland	$73,416	$35.30
22	Idaho	$74,778	$35.95
23	Louisiana	$74,847	$35.98
24	Washington	$73,982	$35.57
25	Oregon	$74,952	$36.03
26	Colorado	$74,084	$35.62
27	California	$72,790	$35.00
28	Arkansas	$66,886	$32.16
29	Virginia	$70,954	$34.11
30	Alabama	$69,707	$33.51
31	Montana	$72,752	$34.98
32	South Dakota	$70,886	$34.08
33	Kentucky	$69,097	$33.22
34	Kansas	$69,685	$33.50
35	Illinois	$68,449	$32.91
36	New Mexico	$71,260	$34.26
37	Delaware	$70,284	$33.79
38	Texas	$67,421	$32.41
39	Maine	$70,985	$34.13
40	South Carolina	$68,366	$32.87
41	Hawaii	$67,759	$32.58
42	Ohio	$64,769	$31.14
43	Nebraska	$67,892	$32.64
44	North Dakota	$68,682	$33.02
45	Georgia	$62,756	$30.17
46	Oklahoma	$67,460	$32.43
47	Florida	$56,183	$27.01
48	Tennessee	$63,722	$30.64
49	Mississippi	$64,719	$31.11
50	Minnesota	$63,560	$30.56
51	Wyoming	$61,621	$29.63

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Highest paying cities for import export managers

The highest-paying cities for import export managers are New York, NY, Kearny, NJ, and York, PA.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	New York, NY	$85,206	$40.96
2	Kearny, NJ	$81,145	$39.01
3	York, PA	$79,956	$38.44
4	Shrewsbury, MA	$77,574	$37.30
5	Charlotte, NC	$76,717	$36.88
6	Chesterfield, MO	$73,303	$35.24
7	Salt Lake City, UT	$73,011	$35.10
8	Chandler, AZ	$72,852	$35.02
9	Los Angeles, CA	$71,369	$34.31
10	Mobile, AL	$69,372	$33.35
11	North Chicago, IL	$69,020	$33.18
12	Fort Worth, TX	$67,656	$32.53
13	Eagan, MN	$63,568	$30.56
14	Orlando, FL	$56,767	$27.29

Import export manager salary details

An import export manager's salary ranges from $51,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $96,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average import export manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an import export manager's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$96,000	$8,000	$46
75th Percentile	$83,000	$6,917	$40
Average	$70,807	$5,901	$34
25th Percentile	$60,000	$5,000	$29
10th Percentile	$51,000	$4,250	$25

Highest paying import export manager jobs

The highest paying types of import export managers are senior manager, group manager, and plant manager.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Manager/Partner	$95,382	$7,948	$45.86	355,212
Line Manager	$56,406	$4,700	$27.12	369,491
Lead Manager	$101,883	$8,490	$48.98	385,395
Day Manager	$44,969	$3,747	$21.62	280,978
Section Manager	$95,857	$7,988	$46.08	293,821
Operations Manager	$76,894	$6,408	$36.97	343,868

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Which companies pay import export managers the most?

Import export manager salaries at AbbVie and Microchip Technology are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average import export manager salary at companies like DeWitt LLP Law Firm and INDO are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	AbbVie	$105,364	$50.66
2	Microchip Technology	$82,201	$39.52
3	DeWitt LLP Law Firm	$81,312	$39.09
4	INDO	$76,806	$36.93
5	MiTek	$72,893	$35.04
6	BAE Systems	$72,793	$35.00
7	Lockheed Martin	$71,150	$34.21
8	Brink's	$69,404	$33.37
9	Myers Group LLC	$69,073	$33.21
10	All in All	$68,605	$32.98
11	Arrow Electronics	$67,361	$32.39
12	Geodis Wilson USA Inc	$67,333	$32.37
13	Interport Logistics	$66,110	$31.78
14	The Parker Company	$65,124	$31.31
15	Taylor Guitars	$61,946	$29.78
16	Mettler-Toledo International	$61,782	$29.70
17	Northwest Hardwoods	$60,333	$29.01
18	Grain Millers	$59,444	$28.58
19	Mohawk Industries	$57,295	$27.55
20	Randstad North America, Inc.	$57,044	$27.43

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$74,000$73,600$73,200$72,800$72,400$72,000

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Import Export Manager salary by industry

The average import export manager salary varies across industries:

The average import export manager salary in the technology industry is $81,380, the highest of any industry.
The average import export manager salary in the finance industry is $71,541.
Import export managers in the transportation industry earn an average salary of $65,256, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for import export managers

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Technology	$81,380	$39.13
2	Automotive	$71,541	$34.39
3	Finance	$70,168	$33.73
4	Manufacturing	$68,100	$32.74
5	Transportation	$65,256	$31.37

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Import export manager salary trends

The average import export manager salary has risen by $11,408 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average import export manager earned $59,399 annually, but today, they earn $70,807 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for import export managers over the last decade.

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Average import export manager salary over time

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Import export manager salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$70,800	$34.04	+1.9%
2024	$69,500	$33.40	-0.2%
2023	$69,600	$33.46	+2.4%
2022	$67,900	$32.65	+3.5%
2021	$65,500	$31.50	+2.9%

Recently added import export manager salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Tekwissen	Import/Export Manager	Grand Prairie, TX	06/25/2025	$110,611
Living Spaces	US Import/Export Manager	La Mirada, CA	06/11/2025	$111,000
Global Channel Management	Import/Export Regulatory Manager	Collegeville, PA	06/10/2025	$146,090
Mitsubishi Motors	Trade Compliance Import/Export Manager	Franklin, TN	06/09/2025	$100,000
Mitsubishi Motors North America	Trade Compliance Import/Export Manager	Franklin, TN	05/20/2025	$100,000
CMA CGM Group	Import/Export Manager II	Los Angeles, CA	05/13/2025	$136,400
H.B. Fuller	Import/Export Manager	Saint Paul, MN	04/28/2025	$117,000
Global Channel Management	Import/Export Regulatory Manager	Collegeville, PA	04/28/2025	$146,090
The New York Times Company	Import Export Manager	New York, NY	04/20/2025	$172,432
Global Channel Management	Import/Export Regulatory Manager	Collegeville, PA	03/27/2025	$146,090